Tully, NY · standard
ZIP Code 13159
Onondaga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,184
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $101,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $229,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tully pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13159 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 13159 (Tully, NY) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.5 in 2023 to 248.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 13159 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tully, Onondaga County, New York, home to 5,184 residents across 202.5 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 13159 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,250 (9% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,824. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $229,000 (39% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,104; owner occupancy is 86.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Onondaga County, so 13159 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 13159
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tully, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13159.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13159, Tully, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,184
Population
202.5
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 13159?
44.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$101,250
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$49,824
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 13159 ranks among New York ZIPs
Tully, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$101,250 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,245housing units
2,245
Total Housing Units
2,065
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,000
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,104
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 13159 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 165 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 192 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 221 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 222 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 249 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 128 business establishments in ZIP 13159, employing approximately 1,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,895,000.
128
Businesses
1,451
Employees
$65.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 25.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 13159 vs 13020 →
ZIP 13159 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13077
Homer (13077)
6,735 residents
- 13159
Tully (13159)
5,184 residents
- 13084
La Fayette (13084)
4,409 residents
- 13120 2,328
Nedrow (13120)
2,328 residents
- 13063 1,898
Fabius (13063)
1,898 residents
- 13158 1,855
Truxton (13158)
1,855 residents
- 13141 596
Preble (13141)
596 residents
- 13087 168
Little York (13087)
168 residents
- 13020 150
Apulia Station (13020)
150 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13159 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13159 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13159
Tully (13159)
$101,250 median income
- 13087
Little York (13087)
$97,125 median income
- 13138
Pompey (13138)
$95,083 median income
- 13020
Apulia Station (13020)
$92,813 median income
- 13084
La Fayette (13084)
$91,389 median income
- 13158
Truxton (13158)
$85,208 median income
- 13063
Fabius (13063)
$84,063 median income
- 13141
Preble (13141)
$80,208 median income
- 13077
Homer (13077)
$72,266 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 13159 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13020 | Apulia Station, NY | 150 | 2.2 mi |
| 13084 | La Fayette, NY | 4,409 | 6.0 mi |
| 13141 | Preble, NY | 596 | 4.4 mi |
| 13087 | Little York, NY | 168 | 6.9 mi |
| 13077 | Homer, NY | 6,735 | 7.4 mi |
| 13063 | Fabius, NY | 1,898 | 7.6 mi |
| 13138 | Pompey, NY | 61 | 8.4 mi |
| 13120 | Nedrow, NY | 2,328 | 10.0 mi |
| 13158 | Truxton, NY | 1,855 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13159, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,184 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 13159 in?
ZIP code 13159 (Tully) is located in Onondaga County, New York. Onondaga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/onondaga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 13159?
ZIP code 13159 in Tully, NY has a population of 5,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13159?
The median household income in ZIP 13159 is $101,250, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13159?
The median home value in ZIP 13159 is $229,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13159?
The largest racial group in ZIP 13159 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13159?
ZIP code 13159 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 1,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13159?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13159 are: Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 13159?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 13159 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13159?
In ZIP code 13159, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 13159?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 13159 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 13159?
In ZIP code 13159, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13159?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13159 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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